Kojšov

Main church in Kojšov

Location of Gelnica District in the Košice Region

Kojšov is a village and municipality in the Gelnica District in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia.^[1] In 2011 had total municipality a population of 736 inhabitants.^[2] Near Kojšov are located natural sightseeings Kojšovská Hoľa /hill/ and Folkmarská Skala /stone sculpture/, as well as Lukáčova Jaskyňa/cave/. The village and the surroundings has many holiday homes where people from Košice go at the weekends and relax.

Geography

Kojšov is located west from Košice in a hilly area, total height above sea level varies from 425 to 614 meters.

History

Main occupation of the locals was forest industry and sawmills.

Notable persons

Juraj Jakubisko, film director

References

Genealogical resources

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Kosice, Levoca, Slovakia"

Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1716-1950 (parish AB)
Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1727-1896 (parish A)
Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1783-1896 (parish B)

External links

Municipalities of Gelnica District

Gelnica Helcmanovce Henclová Hrišovce Jaklovce Kluknava Kojšov Margecany Mníšek nad Hnilcom Nálepkovo Prakovce Richnava Smolnícka Huta Smolník Stará Voda Švedlár Úhorná Veľký Folkmár Závadka Žakarovce

Coordinates: 48°49′N 21°00′E / 48.817°N 21.000°E / 48.817; 21.000

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